How would you feel about going to a holiday party where the main event was cookies? Sound like a dream come true? Instagram star and recipe developer Dan Pelosi has made his annual cookie parties the event of the year among his foodie friends. The key? Keep it simple (homemade cookies only, please) and manage expectations (no, there won’t be a cheese platter). This week, he shares his tips and tricks for throwing a low-key party where the cookies do all the work. Plus, he shares three recipes. Read more.

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